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[ - ] I have an 8 month old boy and he does not crawl yet. He sits up but no attempt to crawl. Should I try more tummy time? I have to admit I haven't done a whole lot of that... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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babies are different--my ds #2 didn't crawl until 12 months, didn't walk until 15; that's within the normal spectrum as long as he seems developmentally on target in other ways [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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8 months is average. not a big deal at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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coming at you from the other end of the spectrum my dc was walking at about 9 months and was considered a "wierd" kid. they walk when they are ready don't sweat it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Oh dear - my very lady-like (;-) 2.3 yr old makes burp and gas and poopy jokes.....thanks to her older brother! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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I bet she's popular! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Why did Tigger looking in the toilet? He was searching for pooh. Courtesy of my 4.9 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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^^^ look [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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I'm telling that to my 4 yo right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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It's a good one. Want two more? But not poop jokes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Yes! One joke keeps my kid laughing for two hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Both of my kids will be in school full day next year on L.I. I want a part time job that will allow me to be home when they are. I am considering being a bus driver. Is that yucky? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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no but dont you need a CDL for that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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Yes, they provide free CDL training. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] PT Nanny works equal # hrs for another family (has been with them for 10 yrs)--Other employer is not flexible at all with hrs/days she wants nanny. Does not tell nanny her summer vacation schedule until 2 weeks prior--Obviously, affecting us now. Nanny tells me she doesn't like situation either, but feels loyalty to the other kids. Is there anything I can do to get quasi-equal footing? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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what do you want from nanny? More hours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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OP: Had to step away for a few hrs. Other family had nanny FT for 10 yrs, then decided to cut her to halftime. Originally agreed to work around hrs of nanny's new job, but then other mom decided she needed her for specific schedule--which conflicted with our wants, but we accomodated her b/c the nanny was best we found in 6 months (live in suburbs, so hard to find). Now other family wants to dictate nanny's schedule as it suits them for summer w/o regard for us--not surprised, just want an equal say in schedule. FYI, the other mom is considered a b**tch my all the nanny's friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the best beach club on Atlantic Beach in Lawrence and beyond on Long Island? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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Lawrence Beach Club. Made need a sponsor. I am not sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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why would you want to join a beach club where the men have to wear jacket & tie at dinner when it's 90 out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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Clearwater or Sunny Atlantic in Atlantic Beach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Atlantic Beach is not in Lawrence, it is it's own town. That said, I think the Sands is supposed to be one of the nicer ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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How long does it take to get there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Is it unreasonable to expect my cleaning ladies to put things back where they were? They always move my stuff around- things on the counter, bath rugs, etc. So frustrating to me. And I have even mentioned it. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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They probably havent memorized where your hand cream and soap go. Surely you can rearrange a few throw rugs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:49 PM Flag
[ - ] so no one has dealt with potty training regression? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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I did a bit. What's up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Just read post below. Our situation was different. Just a lot more accidents but not insistence on going back to diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Just bought 2 cute tops that I love. Brought them home & noticed that they say "Dry Clean Only" - I'm a SAHM and never dry clean anything. Can I get away with washing them? They are Rayon & Spandex mix. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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lol! everything says dryclean only these days...something to do with liability.I am not even kidding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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OP- YOu think they will be ok if I wash them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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yes, just wash in cold--what material are they. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Op- Rayon & Spandex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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I wash everything at home except DH's expensive suit and it's all fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone who delivered in february? just found out i am pg with #2 and wondering about this time of year because #1 was a summer baby. thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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yes, well March by 30 minutes, but it was fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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It's a great time - perfect time to stay inside and cuddle. By the time baby is old enough to go outdoors for length - it's getting warmer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Here's a btdt that for you: I went to a "middle school" where we were all bunched in from several elementaries and left to fend for ourselves. I then went into a high school that was part of a K-12 school. I basically learned that the kids who had been at the school all their lives seemed to have had a much harder, more miserable middle school experience than I did; cliques intensified, etc. Also, the kids who had been at the school since kindy had a much harder time adjusting to college life. I have vowed never to consider a K-12 for my kids; kids really need to be exposed to different settings and people. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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Are you looking at K-8 schools? There are very few private schools that don't include at least middle school and, speaking as the parent of a child in upper school at a K-8 school, I'm glad my dc is not experiencing puberty and a new school at the same time. I agree with you that it can be good for kids to experience change: my child will have that in 9th grade. You had the advantage that everyone in your middle school was new. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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That's interesting. I have that from many K-12 school parents about middle school being so weak. I think the middle school years are so hard on kids and its nice to have a new group of kids to distract or explore with. We are at a K-6 private and look forward to choosing a new school when the time comes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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why not consider the best possble for school for dc for grades k-5 or k-8 and then make a change. no need to stay where you start. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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It's very hard to apply out from an ongoing school. They will not help you and can actually work against you in terms of school reports. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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it is even harder to find a private k-5 that is really terrifc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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^^^and while I think you can be right, I know that many schools are quietly helpful ..several very good examples of kids transfering to tt schools in middle school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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this is one of the reasons we chose public. did not like our private options, and felt we would not be happy there long term. felt we'd rather take our chances applying form a good public for MS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:14 PM Flag
[ - ] My good friend who is Persian, recently got married. I asked her if she had a bachleorette pary, she said "not really, some of my Persian friends took me out to Lucky Cheung's". I am insulted we went for a drinks and dinner for mine. I only had about 5 girls there. I can't believe she did not even ask. What difference does it make that the girls who took her out were Persian? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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is your friend's name mandana? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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I am sure there are tons of Persian Mandana's out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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caught! hee hee! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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clearly, you think of her as a closer friend than she thinks of you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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maybe it was just a last minute thing with those friends. don't overthink it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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that is what I think it is. We are pretty good friends, but I can't help but be a bit insulted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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I agree with above. It's not about you anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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persian is a language. your friend is iranian or afghani [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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Yes but they refer to themselves as 'persians". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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no- you are incorrect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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OK tell Great Neck that. I personally do not care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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Listen whether they are Iranian, Persian or Afghani, the real point here is that they are all furballs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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rude just to be mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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they refer to themselves as persians because they are dodgy about where they are from (expecting a bad reaction to iranian, for example). like self-hating jews. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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not just that - I think some Iranians long for the good old days, like pre-Castro Cubans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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What are you talking about? Jews dont have a nonsensical code name for themselves. They call themselves Persian because they are ashamed to be from Iran, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Yes that is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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i hate that too... they're Iranian... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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She probably has separate groups of friends - persians and everyone else. She didn't mean to insult you or "send a message" in any way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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if her friends arranged it, she may not have had a say in it. Also, sometimes it's very hard to include a non-native person into a party where everyone is from the same country. They want to laugh and make jokes in their mother tongue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Its still rude I think, especially if you have been friends for a long time. I think this kind of behavior is very prevalant in their society. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Our "society" is precious to us. You white devils have no real fur to speak of. I am so hairy I shave my butt from my mouth down. Seriously, get some fur and then come get some. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have trees removed from their property? I paid a fortune and they left tons of mulch in the back near my bedroom window. I am furious. Is this normal? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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I got a whole load of trees done one time... Was expensive..> But there were a lot... A few years ago one tree fell down on our property... Cost me about $800 to have it cut up and removed... I thought that was a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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I paid 5K and the tree guys left all the mulch and some stumps in the yard. Did they do that when you had your trees removed? The landscapers want $750 to clean all the mulch away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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No... My guys took everything away... They said the wood was no good (pine)... It didn't occur to me that I could get mulch... I have since purchased a bucket load of that too... Such a farce! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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In Morris Cty here - we pay about $1k for each really big tree. I think it's $300 extra to grind the stump [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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some people want the mulch -- are you sure they didn't think you did? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I don't mind some but this is extreme. I was just wondering if they do take away the mulch? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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I think not unless you pay extra. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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I think they should clean up. It's so expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have experience using concealer to cover up stretch marks? I have a low-cut dress that is revealing too much! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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it just highlights the texture of the marks imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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